Recall 97V-196
VOLVO TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA INC recalled the 1996 Volvo WG and 1 other model: Suspension (front, hub).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 97V-196
- Reported
- December 31, 1997
- Vehicles affected
- 39 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with design level 1, rockwell ff980 series front axle. The front axle hub flange can develop cracks due to high stress levels.
The risk
Cracks in a hub flange can result in a wheel separation.
The fix
Dealers will remove and replace the front hubs with an improved design level 2 hub.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification is expected to begin january 26, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact fleetwood at 1-[removed]. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-[removed].